
Overview
Dr. Alexander Gottschalk, an expert in radiation treatment, specializes in caring for patients with lung cancer, prostate cancer and sarcoma. He directs UCSF's program in CyberKnife surgery, in which a flexible robotic arm is used to precisely deliver high doses of radiation. He uses CyberKnife and other forms of stereotactic body radiation therapy to treat cancers of the lung or prostate, as well as cancer that has spread to the bones or lymph nodes. Gottschalk earned both his medical degree and doctorate in pathology at the University of Chicago. He completed a residency in radiation oncology at UCSF. Gottschalk has received numerous awards and research grants, including a research service award and a medical scientist fellowship from the National Institutes of Health, a clinical research grant from the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, a scholar award from the Radiological Society of North America and a junior faculty award from the American Society for Radiation Oncology.
Dr. Gottschalk is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
1600 Divisadero St., Basement Level, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center
Dr. Sue Yom is an expert in the radiation treatment and management of head, neck and lung cancers. In her research, Yom studies chemoradiation (a combination of chemotherapy and radiation) for these cancers. She also investigates image-guided radiation therapy and ways to reduce toxic effects using focused radiation techniques, emerging biological agents and radiation protectants. Yom earned her medical and doctoral degrees at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed a residency in radiation oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Yom has received numerous awards recognizing her commitment to patient care and patient-oriented research. Dr. Yom is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
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Richard Hoppe is a Radiation Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Hoppe is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hodgkin Lymphoma, Mycosis Fungoides, Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL), and Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander R. Gottschalk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander R. Gottschalk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander R. Gottschalk by calling their office at 415-476-4616. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexander R. Gottschalk a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander R. Gottschalk is classified as an Distinguished expert for Prostate Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexander R. Gottschalk specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander R. Gottschalk is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Alexander R. Gottschalk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander R. Gottschalk has published 49 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander R. Gottschalk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexander R. Gottschalk accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander R. Gottschalk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-4616 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Gottschalk isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Gottschalk isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Gottschalk isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Prostate CancerDr. Gottschalk isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Gottschalk isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Gottschalk isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Gottschalk isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Gottschalk isAdvanced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Gottschalk isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- LiposarcomaDr. Gottschalk isAdvanced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Gottschalk isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Gottschalk isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Gottschalk isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Gottschalk isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Gottschalk isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Gottschalk isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.


